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2 Guineas – United Kingdom

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1739–1740
Ruler: George II
Currency:
Pound sterling
(1158—1970)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 32 mm
Weight: 16.8 g
Gold weight: 15.40 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 91.67% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard578
Numista: #13117
Value
Bullion value: $2421.92

Obverse

Inscription:
GEORGIUS·II· DEI·GRATIA·
Script: Latin
Engraver: John Tanner

Reverse

Inscription:
M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E·1740·
Script: Latin
Engraver: John Croker

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Animal> Feline
Symbol> Crown
Symbols> Coat of Arms

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1739——
1740——
✨ Legendary